United States / Sep 01, 1987 / R
The New American Hero
1h 29min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
A group of camouflaged ninjas stealing a small case of plutonium from a transport vehicle in broad daylight in California. Back in his office in Sanzhi, Taiwan, The Colonel (Bo Svenson) receives word of the heist and the top suspect is the Sakura family. Selected for the job of locating this stolen nuke material is Mai Lin (Page Leong), an informant/dancer. Willi (Jay Roberts, Jr.), a drunken American playboy who is prone to playing the harmonica teams up with Mai Lin. Willi also just happens to be a white ninja.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Y.H. Wong | Ears |
| T.W. Chen | Frankie |
| Yao Lin | Bodyguard |
| C.F. Chen | The Assassin |
| D.M. Shen | Boy #1 |
| D.C. Shen | Boy #2 |
| Bill Fiege | Truck Driver |
| Christine Wong | Girl at Levee |
| Li Wei | Driver at Levee |
| Gregory Snegoff | Sanada (voice) |
| W.L. Lin | Whore #1 |
| H.F. Zhen | Whore #2 |
| Lung Fong | Hanzo |
Genres
Action
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | White Phantom |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English, 普通话, Español |
| Production countries | Taiwan, United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Overseas FilmGroup, Bonaire Films |
| Release date | 1 settembre 1987 |
| Executive producer | Michael Scordino |
| Production | Roy McAree, Kathy McClure, Lim K.L. |
| Writer | Dusty Nelson, David Hamilton, Chris Gallagher |
| Editing | Carole A. Kenneally |
| Cinematography | Alan Brennecke |
| Assistant directors | Dusty Nelson |
| Music | Kevin Klingler, Robert J. Resetar, Bob Mamet |
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Release dates
Theatrical release
Physical media
Germany / Jan 01, 1989 / 16
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